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CC – Approval of Minutes 02-25-97 NOT OFFICIAL UNi IL ADOPTED BY THE ROSEMEAD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY Co U vci I ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 1997 The regular meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Councilmember Vasquez The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Danny Delgado of Victory Outreach Church ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Councilmembers Bruesch, Taylor, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tern Imperial, and Mayor Clark Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 18, 1996 -REGULAR MEETING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18, 1996, be approved as submitted. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. PRESENTATIONS: None The Mayor introduced Roberto Barajas from Senator Solis's office and Terri Gonzales, Area Representative for Southern California Edison. 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Lt. Stu Heller, Liaison Officer, Sheriffs Department, announced that the prestigious Helen Putnam Award for Excellence was awarded to the City of Rosemead for the efforts of Rosemead Sheriffs Youth Team. Lt. Heller then presented the plague to the City. Councilmember Bruesch explained that Deputies Cortez and Bayer, on their own time, work with a group of 8th grade students who will benefit from this program,and that they do such projects as clean yards of senior citizens and shut-ins. Councilmember Bruesch commended the Sheriffs Department and the two Deputies for their commitment to our kids. Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar, Rosemead, thanked Lt. Heller for his help in resolving a noise problem with one of his neighbors. Mr. Nunez inquired about the status of his letter to the Council regarding itinerant street vendors selling items in the streets from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that the City responds when a call is placed to the City about the vendors. - Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, asked if signs need to be posted informing the community about the use of radar detection devices used by the Sheriffs motorcycle units in Rosemead. Mr. Tripepi responded that per California Vehicle Code, posting is not required. CC 2-25-97 Page#1 - - Lou Muto, 4722 La Presa,Rosemead, stated that he walks in the northwest area of Rosemead and isconcerned about the increasing number of shopping carts left in the area. Mr. Muto added that Ralph's Market picks up their carts after a few weeks; however, the other stores do not. Mr. Muto suggested that if the Sheriffs Deputies start issuing citations to people removing carts from the store premises it may act as a deterrent to others. Also, trash cans are left on sidewalks for days at a time. Mayor Clark responded that she agrees with Mr. Muto on the shopping cart issue; however, there maybe a State law that makes if more difficult for cities to enforce the pickup of shopping carts. Councilmember Bruesch agreed also and requested that this item be returned as a discussion item to further study this issue. Councilmember Taylor asked if the City's Parking Control Officers were picking up the carts at one time. Mr. Tripepi responded that the Parking Control Officers continue to pick up the carts. Councilmember Taylor explained that the new legislation from the State will no longer allow the City's employees to pickup carts, thus ending a mutually beneficial agreement between the stores and the City allowing the City to pick up carts and upon their return to the stores the City would receive a small retreival fee. Mayor Clark requested staff to investigate this legislation. Mr. Muto suggested informing the residents that removing shopping carts is against the law. Mayor Pro Tem Imperial stated that the markets themselves need to be more responsible. IL PUBLIC HEARINGS -None III LEGISLATIVE A. RESOLUTION NO. 97-07 - CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 97-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $337,093.68 NUMBERED 19163 THROUGH 19281. Councilmember Taylor requested a report on Check No. 19175 to Terrones Gardening for $550.00 for landscaping costs at 3628 Chariette. B. ORDINANCE NO. 779 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXICAB OPERATORS IN THE CITY-ADOPT The following Ordinance was presented to the Council for adoption: CC 2-25-97 Page#2 ORDINANCE NO. 779 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXICAB OPERATORS IN THE CITY-ADOPT MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council Adopt Ordinance No. 779. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark,Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-08 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION.OF THE "GREENBOOK" STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION The following Resolution was presented to the Council for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 97-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE "GREENBOOK" STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council adopt Resolution No. 97-08. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR THE 1996/97 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids by the City Clerk and declare the project Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Clark, Bruesch, Imperial No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CC 2-25-97 Page#3 B. REQUEST:FOR RED CURB AT 8924 E. GARVEY AVENUE Quan Phu, 8932 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, owner of Chinese-American Live Poultry business at Garvey and Rosemead, stated that installation of the red curb will not solve the parking or traffic flow problems at that area. Mr. Phu explained that they do a large volume of business daily and especially on holidays and wants to remodel his business to enlarge the parking area as a means of improving the traffic flow. Mr. Phu stated that he has submitted plans to the Planning Department, but they were rejected. Peter Lyons, Planning Director, stated that the applicant submitted plans to demolish the existing building and to build a new structure with additional parking provided for customers and unloading of big trucks. However, because it is a legal non-conforming use'the building cannot be expanded and they were denied. Mr. Lyons continued that since then; Mr. Phu has submitted plans to remodel. Councilmember Taylor questioned the taking of two legitimate parking spaces in front of the adjacent business and red curb them which potentially equate to 15,000 vehicles that could have parked there annually. Mr. Taylor stated that the Council and businesses are continually concerned with having adequate parking in front of businesses; therefore, why take away those two spaces. Councilmember Bruesch asked how many on-site parking spaces each business had. The Traffic Engineer responded that the Water Auto Shop has 10 spaces and the poultry business has 15 spaces. Mr. Bruesch continued that the poultry customers prefer the convenience of parking in front of the business regardless of open spaces in the lot and will park blocking the driveway to the Water Auto Shop. Mr. Bruesch stated that the intent of red curb installation is not to take away public parking, but to direct traffic to on-site parking. Rachel , daughter of owner of Water Auto Shop, stated that customers for the poultry shop park and often double park in front of their business, continually blocking their driveway access. Councilmember Taylor stated that this is more of an enforcement problem by the Sheriffs Deputies and that cars will probably continue to park there even if it is red curbed. Mr. Tripepi suggested deferring this item for 30 days during which time a motorcycle officer can be assigned to that area to realize what effect enforcement will have. Mr. Phu confirmed that his customers prefer to park on the street despite information provided regarding on-site parking spaces. Councilmember Taylor asked Mr. Phu how they plan on handling the problem of odors emanating from the business. Mr. Phu responded that currently the poultry is stored in an outside area. However, with remodeling the poultry will be stored indoors in an enclosed area with ventilation and frequency of cleanup. There being no objection, this item was deferred for 30 days. C. REQUEST FOR INTERSECTION APPROACHING SIGN ON RALPH STREET AT HART AVENUE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council approve the installation of Intersection Approaching signs. Vote resulted: CC 2-25-97 Page#4 Yes: Bruesch, Vasquez, Clark, Imperial, Taylor No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION A. DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL POLICY ON VALLEY BOULEVARD MEANDERING CURBS Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar,Rosemead, asked if islands will be installed in the middle of the street. If not, then there will be the problem of trucks loading and unloading there. Councilmember Bruesch requested an update from staff on SCAG and AQMD on using the parking lane for traffic flow per the proposed Congestion Management Plan. Fred Wickman, City Engineer, responded that he contacted SCAG, with no response from them thus far. Mr. Wickman stated that a letter was sent to MTA requesting information on future plans for Valley Bouelvard when the concept of removal of the bubble curbs first began. They responded in writing that as of that date, Valley Boulevard is not within their 20-year long- range plan and currently they do not have funding for projects within their 20-year plan and will pull those projects. Councilmember Taylor stated that if there are no future plans for 20 years, then he does not foresee a problem with removal of the bubbles. Councilmember Bruesch stated that business people along Valley Boulevard are disturbed about roots uplifting sidewalks. Mr. Bruesch confirmed that new trees planted would have root guards with a deep watering system, and we should plant types of trees that would not block business signs. Mayor Pro Tern Imperial suggested that staff investigate the issue of different types of parking Valley Boulevard, such as parallel or angle parking. Councilmember Taylor stated that he does not favor diagonal parking on Valley Boulevard, as cars backing out onto the street could constitute a hazard. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUESCH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM IMPERIAL that the Council approve the removal of meandering curbs along Valley Boulevard and update the landscaping on the street from limit to limit. Vote resulted: Yes: Vasquez, Taylor, Bruesch, Imperial No: Clark Absent: None Abstain: None The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Bouelvard,Rosemead, suggested removal of trees and existing curbs be cut back approximately 4'to widen the street which would reduce maintenance costs, and that the overall zoning of the area from Valley Boulevard to Bentel Avenue needs to be re-looked at. Mr. Angles continued that removal of the bubbles would widen the street by about 9', and lower the speed limit for the benefit of the businesses. CC 2-25-97 Page#5 VI. STATUS REPORTS VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS -None VIII. ORAL.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE -None Richard Nichols, Executive Director, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, commented that he appreciates the Council's decision regarding Valley Boulevard as this is a step forward and hopes the business community becomes involved in future plans. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 1997, at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: City Clerk MAYOR CC 2-25-97 Page#6